The emotional roller-coaster you feel about your family issues may make you feel temperamental today. As you ride along with the emotions that surround you, you might at first feel that you are connected with your loved ones and able to understand them better. If you can see, however, that your moods are not necessarily related to what is happening around you, you might find it easier to remain placid. The simple act of taking deeper abdominal breaths could help you recognize the cause of your emotions and may give you insight into how to stay calm even when everyone else around you seems troubled. With each inhale, you might picture that you are bringing peace into yourself, and on each exhale, you can send that peace to your loved ones. Changing the nature of your energy to reflect a more peaceful state of mind may actually make you feel a greater sense of tranquility today.

Our breath is the key to calming our minds and letting us react much more positively to others. When we breathe consciously, not only do we bring oxygen into our systems but we also slow ourselves down enough to assess the nature of our reactions to our interactions. Our minds become more open to understanding the part our emotions have to play in our frustrations, and we are more able to deal with the ups and downs of life in a much more composed way. By breathing into your discomfort, you will feel more cheerful and calm about your loved ones today.